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Excuse the bad photos, i took them in a rush on the way to work! Same coat of collinite I applied a few weeks ago topped up with Meguiars ultimate quick detailer.

I think i'm getting the hang of photographing the car now.

Now the sun is finally shining I managed to get a better photo

I was in exactly the same boat as you about a fortnight ago and posted my list of purchases and my first attempt here: http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/346280-recently-cleaned-thread/?p=4242554

I'll get the camera out instead of my phone and have a play around.

Yeah I just pointed my phone at it on my way past this morning. Light wasn't great. That's from a single layer of Collinite 476S i applied on sunday.

Anyone got any tips for photographing white cars?

Cheers guys, I'm pleased with it as a first attempt. Tar and iron remover now on the shopping list!

I washed the new car yesterday for the first time since buying it. Previous cars have always had the bog standard soapy water and sponge job but this time i've decided to do it properly. First I spent a lot of time reading guides on the internet, then I had to go and buy everything (it isn't cheap is it!), then spent all day yesterday making my arms hurt! 1st: Nilfisk C110 with Autobrite snowfoam lance Valet Pro - PH Neutral Snow Foam Valet Pro - Bilberry Wheel Cleaner 2nd: Meguiars Gold Class Shampoo Two buckets Meguiars Lambswool Wash Mitt Halfords Microfibre mitt for sills and arches CleanYourCar Huge 'Fluffy' Drying Towel 3rd: Autoglym Super Resin Polish with applicator sponge and microfibre towel 4th: Collinite 476S Meguiars Foam Applicators Monster Microfibre Purple monster 5th: Meguiars Interior detailer Meguiars Glass cleaner On the numerous times around the car I found plenty of tar spots and other contaminants that i hadn't spotted before. Now I realise I need some tar remover and maybe a clay bar for the next big clean. This is my first time 'properly' cleaning a car and I was amazed at the sheer number and variety of products available. It was a bit overwhelming at first but i think i've got the majority of what i need. Any suggestions for anything I might have missed appreciated. Anyway here's a pic of the car after i'd finished. Cheers Ben

New skoda owner here in cardiff. Bought a 2014 Fabia Monte Carlo Tech estate which was delivered last week. The car's great although im a bit paranoid about the wheels and the Mr's parking!

Got my new car yesterday! 2014 Monte Carlo Tech estate with 7k on the clock